The Brave and the Bold ##57
DC Comics • The Brave and the Bold Vol. 1
Writer
Bob Haney
Interior Artist
Ramona Fradon; Charles Paris (Inker)
Cover Artist
Ramona Fradon
Publication Date
January 1965
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First appearance and origin of Rex Mason as Metamorpho the Element Man. The story introduces Sapphire Stagg, Simon Stagg, and Java. After being exposed to the Orb of Ra in an Egyptian pyramid, Rex Mason is transformed into a metamorphic hero capable of changing his body into any chemical element.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Near Mint (CGC 9.4)
Condition Details
Professionally graded at 9.4 with White Pages. Minor edge wear and tiny stress marks consistent with the grade. The deep purple background remains vibrant with minimal color rubbing.
Estimated Market Value
$6,500 - $8,500 (based on CGC 9.4 scarcity)
Recent Sales
Historical sales for CGC 9.4 copies have ranged from $5,500 to $9,000 depending on market timing; lower grades like 6.0 sell for approximately $600-$800.
Grading Recommendation
Already graded by CGC at 9.4. This is a high-tier grade for a 1965 Silver Age key, making it highly liquid and desirable in its current encapsulated state.
Notable Features
Major Silver Age Key issue. 1st Appearance and Origin of Metamorpho. 1st Appearance of Sapphire Stagg, Simon Stagg, and Java. Features a classic purple cover that is notoriously prone to showing wear.
Authentication Notes
Encapsulated in a CGC Universal Grade holder with serial number 1107884006. The label confirms white pages and no restoration noted.